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verb (past and past participle made [ mayd ], present participle mak·ing, 3rd person present singular makes) |
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1. transitive verb do something: used with a range of nouns to describe an action, where "make" is used rather than a more specific verb
  She made no effort whatsoever to pass her exams.
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2. transitive verb construct something: to assemble something from constituent parts
The exhibit contains items made out of recyclable materials.
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3. transitive verb manufacture something: to manufacture something as a business
The company makes surgical instruments.
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4. transitive verb prepare something to eat or drink: to prepare food or drink by mixing and usually cooking a number of ingredients
Let's make soup.
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5. transitive verb show something by gesture: to perform movements or gestures that show the form of something or signal something
She made the signs for "I'll see you later."
He made a circular motion with his hands.
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6. transitive verb say something: to say or deliver a statement or speech
He made an emotional speech about his parents' struggle to get ahead in a new country.
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7. transitive verb formulate something: to form something in the mind
These politicians have made a commitment to try to solve the problem.
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8. transitive verb understand something: to comprehend the meaning or truth of something
I couldn't make anything of her last remark.
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9. transitive verb reckon something: to reckon or estimate something
What time do you make it?
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10. transitive verb bring something about: to cause a condition or situation to arise or exist
The state made it illegal to sell fireworks.
Some people here have made this a personal issue.
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11. transitive verb change somebody or something: to transform somebody or something into something else
They made old clothes into patchwork quilts.
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12. transitive verb appoint somebody: to appoint somebody to a particular role or position
She's made me her deputy.
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13. transitive verb provide something: to provide something out of what already exists
Make room for one more.
Can you make change for a dollar?
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14. transitive verb cause somebody to act: to cause somebody to do something or act in a particular way
I made him realize how wrong he'd been.
You made me lose my place.
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15. transitive verb force somebody to act: to force somebody or something to do something or act in a particular way
You can't make me wear that dress.
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16. transitive verb be meant to be something: to cause somebody or something to exist for a particular reason
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usually passive
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She was made to be a star.
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17. transitive verb earn money: to earn or be paid a sum of money
He makes $50,000 from rental properties.
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18. transitive verb cause sound to be heard: to produce or give rise to a sound
She made a choking noise in her throat.
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19. transitive verb prepare something for use: to arrange something properly for later use
He made the bed carefully.
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20. transitive verb schedule meeting: to fix a meeting or time
Let's make a date for Friday.
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21. transitive verb sports score points: to score a goal or points in a game
made a touchdown
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22. transitive verb represent something: to count as one in a series
That makes the third time he's lied to me.
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23. transitive verb total particular amount: to amount to a total
Five and three make eight.
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24. transitive verb have necessary qualities for something: to have the qualities required to be something
She'll make a very good doctor.
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25. transitive verb develop relationship: to acquire a friend, enemy, or acquaintance
They made friends right away.
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26. transitive verb cause somebody to succeed: to cause somebody to be successful, or cause something to seem successful
the novel that made her career
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27. transitive verb reach place: to reach or arrive at a place
I'm not sure we can make the island in this boat.
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28. transitive verb be in time for something: to be in time to do something or for something to happen
We can make the 10:05 train if we hurry.
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29. transitive verb cover distance: to travel a particular distance
They made only five miles a day on the ascent.
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30. transitive verb be included in something: to succeed in being included or mentioned in something
He made captain just last Saturday.
stories that never make the national news
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31. intransitive verb signal intentions: to act so as to indicate what is coming
They made as if to leave.
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32. transitive verb have sex with somebody: to succeed in having sex with somebody
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dated slang
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33. transitive verb bridge fulfill bridge contract: to fulfill a contract in a game of bridge by winning the required number of tricks
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34. transitive verb card games win trick in cards: to win a trick in a card game
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35. transitive verb electronics close circuit: to close an electric circuit
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36. intransitive verb agriculture mature: to dry and mature
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refers to hay
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noun (plural makes) |
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1. brand: a brand of something such as an appliance, car, or machine
Specify the make and model of the car.
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2. process and output: the process of making something, or the amount or number made
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3. identification: the identification of somebody or something, usually made with the help of police records or information
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slang
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The police got a make on him from their records.
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4. build or appearance: the way that something has been made, or the size or shape it naturally has
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literary
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a woodland cabin of rustic make
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| [ Old English macian< Indo-European, "kneading"] |
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| mak·a·ble adjective |
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have it made to be in a position to succeed at something without obstacles or serious problems (informal)
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made for somebody or something ideally suited to somebody or something
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make do (with something) to use something that is an unsatisfactory substitute or temporary alternative for the real thing
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make it
1. to be successful (informal)
You'll never make it as an actor.
2. to succeed in getting somewhere
We finally made it to the top of the hill.
3. to be able to attend
I can't make it to the party tonight.
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make like to pretend or pretend to be (informal)
She made like she was doing the breaststroke.
They played a game where they made like statues.
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make nice (to or with somebody) to be conciliatory and often ingratiatingly friendly toward somebody (informal)
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on the make
1. trying hard to gain a profit or advantage, especially using underhand or dishonest means (informal)
2. looking for or making efforts to persuade somebody to be a sexual partner (slang)
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| Word Key: Synonyms |
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make, produce, create, fashion, manufacture
CORE MEANING: to bring something into existence
make to bring something into existence;
It is possible to make artificial snow.
Both bottles are made from the same recyclable plastic.
produce to make something in large quantities or in a commercial setting;
There is little demand for goods produced at inefficient state factories.
create to make something using imagination and artistic skill, or to cause something such as a job or opportunity to exist;
computer systems to design and create artwork ready for printing
a building project designed to create employment and training opportunities
fashion to make something by shaping and working raw materials, especially when using only the hands or handheld tools;
an exquisite rose fashioned from mother-of-pearl and spun gold
manufacture to make something in large numbers, usually in a factory using machinery;
a plant manufacturing synthetic rubber |
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